What is the difference between Lilac and Light Violet?

ΔE 21 (loose). Light Violet is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lilac vs Light Violet

Lilac

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Dio Drybrush
Code: A.MIG-0646
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d993c0 (estimate)

Light Violet

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.750
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9c83ba (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Violet is noticeably darker, cooler than Lilac.

Can I use Light Violet instead of Lilac?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Light Violet is noticeably darker, cooler than Lilac.

Can I use Lilac instead of Light Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lilac is noticeably lighter, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Lilac on the colour wheel See Light Violet on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Lilac

Lilac vs Squid Pink (72.013)Game Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Light Violet
Lilac vs Light Pink (70.748)Model Color · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Light Violet
Lilac vs Lustful Purple (72.114)Game Color · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Light Violet

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Light Violet

Light Violet vs Mauve (ATOM-20155)ATOM · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Lilac
Light Violet vs Lavender (IONIC-0081)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Lilac
Light Violet vs Bright Violet (AMMO.F-539)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Lilac

All matches: Lilac equivalents · Light Violet equivalents